Here is a very special laidback backyard wedding which is a perfectly timed inspiration for all of you currently planning outdoor weddings! But besides all the gorgeous details I want to highlight all of the beautiful moments from the day. I don’t think two people can be more excited to be married then this couple!
Read MoreBackyard Wedding Inspiration - A look back at some beautiful backyard weddings I got to photograph over the years!
With so many couples choosing to reimagine their wedding celebrations in 2020 and opting for outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions I thought it would be the perfect time to remember some of the beautiful backyard weddings I got to document in the past couple of years. This is a reminder that your own backyard can certainly be a beautiful place to gather but also gives you the freedom to be imaginative and creative. From lawn games to chilling by a pool with your guests to serving beers from a back of an old truck having a backyard wedding gives you so many opportunities to do it your way!
Read MoreGurney's Star Island Resort Wedding, Montauk, NY
I can’t believe it’s been a full year since I made my way to Montauk to document this dreamy waterfront celebration of Jensen and Adam! These two got the most gorgeous late October day for their outdoor ceremony at Gurney’s Star Resort and the night ended with some epic dance floor action. What I loved the most about meeting Jensen and Adam is how special their relationships are with friends and family. It was an honor to witness so many emotional moments between everyone.
Read MoreA Treehouse for Dreaming, Central Park, NYC Elopement
Miriam and James traveled all the way from London to get married in Central Park and celebrate with their closest family and friends in style!
Read MoreBrooklyn Winery Wedding - Gina & Oli
I absolutely love the way Gina and Oli talk about each other!
Oliver loves Gina’s compassion and empathy where no one else would have it, her fierce loyalty to everyone and everything she loves; her classic, timeless beauty, her ability to tolerate him and everything that makes him intolerable, and her relentless love and support that he can always depend on.
Gina adores Oli’s seemingly endless supply of drive and passion; how he never gives up, even when a situation feels hard or hopeless. His insatiable curiosity and just how incredibly smart he is. His tenacity for adventure, willingness to take risks, and ability to admit and forgive mistake whether they're mine or his. She loves his effortless style and confidence, as well as his ability to lift her up and make her feel whole, heard and special.
Their wedding turned out to be the most elegant laid back celebration at one of my all time favorite venues in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Winery. The space is absolutely gorgeous with it’s green wooden walls and industrial brewery backdrops!
Read MoreBowery Hotel Wedding Photos - Patti & Lu
Obsessed with this gorgeous couple and all the special moments from their Bowery Hotel wedding celebration! Patti and Lu are the definition of a modern partnership and it makes me so happy that their relationship goes so deep and their wedding represents more than just a one day party but their lifelong commitment to each other. As always, I love to let my couples describe their relationship so here are a few words from Patti:
“Lu and I met during college in November 2007 at a "Friendsgiving" that our maid of honor, Amanda, was hosting in Brooklyn for those who weren't going home for Thanksgiving. We had pretty instant chemistry and went on a date a few days later and have been together ever since :) I think what is one of the most important things after being together for almost 11 years is that we still really like each other and at the very base of it all, are still best friends at the core. We've gone through ups and downs like every other couple, but at the end of each day, we choose each other. We've grown up together through alot of life events (studying abroad apart, graduating college, first jobs, law school, etc) and thus understand the importance of partnership.
Lu will joke that his favorite thing about me is my (bad) singing and my favorite thing about him is his insane productivity (he designed all the invites, stds, menus, etc by himself because he enjoys design as a hobby even though he's a lawyer by trade) but ultimately I think that we both like making each other laugh and there's a sense of comfort when we're close together where our anxiety fades and we just know 'everything will be OK' if we got each other. We're so integrated in each other's lives at this point, that it feels like Lu is as part of me as is my arm or leg. It's a wonderful feeling to have such a deep friendship and partnership with someone :)”
Read MoreArrow Park Wedding, Monroe NY - Amanda & Cody
This day was so special for me! First of all, Arrow Park is one of these magical hidden gems I almost got married in myself:) This venue is gorgeous, vast and feels like an elevated camping spot with lake views and a beautiful house in the middle of all the lush greenery. It also offers a large barn style venue for a large party. Personally, I was looking for an intimate space and they have a gorgeous room in the main house to accommodate a smaller party as well:)
Now the main stars of the day were Amanda and Cody, of course! Their love is so genuine and they can’t help but show it through every little touch and glance. It’s always so rewarding capturing a strong bond like their. One of the sweetest moments of the day was Amanda helping Cody do his hair as he sat blindfolded not to spoil the first look because that’s just want they do on a regular basis!
It was a day full of memories of loved ones who couldn’t be there but most importantly celebrating family and friends who could be there to support Amanda and Cody!
Thank you Amanda and Cody for letting me capture it all:)
Read MoreThe Bhakti Yoga Center Rooftop Wedding - Rosie & Andrew
When Rosie and Andrew met each other it was during a yoga class at Bhakti Center. Getting married on the rooftop of that same yoga center seemed like a perfect thing to do and let me tell you I was so excited for these two! We met over coffee and they told me all about their vision for their warm, magical and spiritual celebration in the place that brought them together. It honestly sounded amazing but it turned out even better:) It was a perfect July evening for an intimate gathering of friends and family. We ended up exploring the nearby streets for some colorful East Village portraits and went straight back to the rooftop to witness Rosie and Andrew exchange their vows.
Thank you Rosie and Andrew for making me part of your laid back celebration! I am in awe of the depth of your connection with each other and the calmness you exude.
Read MoreWestchester Intimate Backyard Wedding, New York - Liz & Jeff
Liz and Jeff decided to have 2 days of celebrations with their ceremony being held at Conservatory Garden in Central Park on Friday followed by a chill party on Saturday! If you know me I love a little bit of an untraditional timeline so documenting these 2 days of love was pretty epic:)
Liz and Jeff met online and after a couple of fun dates realized that they were falling for each other:)
What Jeff loves about Liz: “Her energy, her fun outlook on life and knack for making him laugh every day. Most of all she makes him a better person.”
What Liz loves about Jeff: “His smile, sense of humor, quirkiness. He is hard working, smart, laid back and an amazing person to be with. Liz is so lucky!!”
A huge thank you to Liz and Jeff for making me part of this beautiful low key celebration! More garden weddings please;)
Read MoreWagner Cove Elopement, Central Park NYC Elopement - Angela & Andy
Angela and Andy met at an '80's cover band performance. He asked her to dance to "Faithfully" and they’ve been together ever since. Andy arranged for a little dance right after their ceremony in Wagner cove so they swayed to the song that started it all before we went around NYC for some epic portraits! Angela and Andy told me that what they love most about each other is that they encourage each other's joyful sides and want to play, laugh, travel and just be with one another. Originally from NC, Andy surprised Angela with a proposal in their favorite city and they were back to elope in NYC!
Read MoreMetropolitan Building, LIC, New York Wedding - Morgan & AJ
“We love each other because we are best friends, love to laugh together, enjoy how adventurous we can be with one another, and share common values that revolve around family and friends.“ - AJ and Morgan.
Oh these two sweethearts met back in 2013 through work but after a few Central Park runs, a fun Birthday party, High Line strolls and exploring NYC together over that Summer they fell in love and the rest is history:)
I was thrilled to be back at the finest Metropolitan Building. This time around Morgan and AJ had their reception and ceremony on the 2nd floor and I think the setup was perfect! Of course, we took advantage of the gorgeous 3rd floor with it’s antique decor and furniture display for a couple of epic portraits.
Most importantly, the celebration flowed beautifully and it was so fun to capture fun and all the emotional moments:)
Read MoreIntimate City Hall and Freeman's Restaurant Wedding, NYC - Rebecca & Dave
It seems fitting to finally share Becca and Dave’s celebration on the blog right before New Year’s Eve because these two had their first kiss on New Year’s Eve back in 2010!
Becca and Dave’s wedding day felt like an adventure! These two decided to have an intimate ceremony at City Clerk’s office followed by an intimate dinner with family at one of my favorite places Freeman’s Restaurant in SOHO. We started our day in Brooklyn because this is where Rebecca and Dave have been living with their adorable pup Scout. Naturally, we did their first look in their backyard accompanied by Scout:) Walked through the gorgeous streets of Park Slope and stopped at Grand Army Plaza for photos. Next stop was City Hall and Becca’s father was let in right before they closed the doors for visitors! We were all anxiously waiting for him to arrive and I will never forget that moment and the couple of photos I shot of Becca breathing a sigh of relief that her dad was actually there to witness their ceremony. I knew then how important it was for Becca and Dave to have family there! After they said their I do’s we explored the neighborhood around City Clerk’s office which is actually very photogenic with its grand architecture. The celebration continued at the Freeman’s Restaurant in one of their private rooms on the second floor but we also did a couple of photos in the iconic Freeman’s Alley.
I am so grateful to capture intimate love stories like this one because a great celebration is not about how big you make it but about having the people dearest to you to celebrate with you:)
Read MoreColorful 501 Union Wedding, Brooklyn NY - Jennifer & Cody
Jennifer and Cody met at a house party! Cody stood next to Jennifer as she was attempting to grill burgers in the rain and the rest is history:)
Oh this celebration was so full of color, so full of joy and just real! We did a few portraits around 501 Union and in the neighborhood and the rest was just beautiful unposed moments. And some crazy toilet paper gun kind of moments;) Scroll down for the epic shots!
Read MoreAdventurous Elopement in Ladies Pavilion, Central Park - Caroline & Phil
Caroline and Phil met in Spain and fell in love at first sight! Phil was teaching music at an international school and had been living there for 6 years (he is from Liverpool, in the UK originally). Caroline was holidaying with a group of friends from Dublin and it was their last night on the island. It was love at first sight!:) Considering these two love travel and adventures it was an easy decision to bring the closest friends and family to NYC and have a ceremony in Central Park. Caroline and Phil made sure the day went smooth and FUN by hiring a whole squad of pedicabs and we ended up stopping by some of the iconic Central Park locations for photos after their ceremony in Ladies Pavillon. This was officially one of my most unique rides on a wedding day:)
Wishing these two more adventures exploring the world together and I really hope to return back to Dublin for a little visit and a glass of beer!
Read MoreHandsome Hollow Wedding, Catskills, NY - Jessica and Steve
So excited to share this gorgeous wedding recently featured on Over The Moon blog!
If you know me you know that sometimes I like to escape the city and admire the beauty of the natural world! Sometimes I get really lucky and my couples lead me to some of the most magical spots outside of NYC. This time around I discovered my new Catskills favorite - Handsome Hollow.
But enough about the location, because what truly made the day so special was Jessica and Steve and their guests, of course! From the moment I met these two I was in love with their love! Seriously, they care so deeply about each other and it shows in everything they do together.
Read MoreBrooklyn Winery Wedding, Brooklyn, NYC - Lisa & Andrew
From the moment I met Lisa and Andrew I could see these two have the most incredible loving supportive relationship. We met up in Fort Greene for their engagement photos which turned out so intimate and joyful (engagement blog) and seeing them again together during their first look on the wedding day was so special. Lisa and Andrew cannot help but glow in the presence of each other:)
I am going to leave these word here written by the couple about each other because they are the sweetest:
Lisa - “Andrew is always striving to do better, and to be a continually better version of himself. He is self aware, thoughtful, and compassionate in all areas of his life. His constant striving to be better makes him a hard worker, a great friend, and most of all, a dedicated partner. It is inspiring to be with someone who is continually pushing themselves to keep moving, and to never standstill. He also admittedly loves cats, and never complains about my obsession with corgis”
Andrew - “Kindness, dedication, love, true caring in all relationships only begin to describe what an amazing person Lisa is. She kindles livelong friendships that bear the test of time and distance. She is funny, sarcastic, and even laughs at my goofy humor. Her strength permeates everything that she does, which is evident in our relationship--she is the only reason we have made it this far and the person I am today. She puts others ahead of herself, devoting her time, emotion, and focus for them and their lives. Her devotion knows no bounds! This has made our relationship a true partnership; it guides our future and supports us in the difficult moments. Our families have been through a lot over these past few years, yet Lisa is right by my side giving her love and support. It was her alluring presence that entranced me the first time we met, with her beautiful eyes and striking look, yet her love and strength are her defining characteristics.”
Lisa and Andrew picked Brooklyn Winery for their winter celebration and although it was one of these cold NYC winters we were able to take a stroll down the block from their venue for a couple of photos outside!
Read MoreNew Leaf Cafe, Fort Tryon Park, NYC Wedding - Lauren & Nick
Lauren and Nick are so sweet together and have this beautiful connection with each other it's hard to miss. Even though we got lost in Fort Tryon Park while looking for the arches and even though the light was slowly fading away we managed to get the most beautiful sunset photos. Hard to believe you can get such a stunning ceremony backdrop in New York City! Lauren and Nick's celebration was all about family and I feel emotional just remembering how much love everyone showered these two with. Lauren's dad and brothers even had a surprise dance performance which totally rocked!
Read MoreCentral Park and Brooklyn Bridge Elopement Photos, New York - Shoko & Yuchi
Shoko and Yuchi wanted a whole tour of some of the most iconic spots in NYC for their post-wedding honeymoon photos and we totally did it:) These two traveled all the way from Japan to catch NYC in all its Fall colorful beauty. We started in Dumbo with the skyline views and found some hidden spots along the way, walked the Brooklyn Bridge and even managed to get some shots without a crowd of people in them:) We ended our session in Central Park! The foliage and the light were absolutely stunning on this perfect November morning in New York City.
Read MoreGapstow Bridge Elopement Photos, Central Park, NYC - Hollie & Juan
This is the sweetest love story of Hollie from Scotland and Juanma from Barcelona, Spain who decided to skip the big celebration and make the day all about the two of them:) They both love adventuring together so elopement in New York seemed like a great idea. We met with Reverend Annie Lawrence near Gapstow Bridge in Central Park and found a quite spot with a gorgeous sunny October morning sun illuminating the scene. Juanma shared that he loves Hollie's happy, loving nature and the fact that she loves cuddles:) Hollie told me that Juanma is insightful, smart and down to earth kind of guy who made so many incredible new experiences possible for both of them. We decided take a cab down to Dumbo for some skyline photos after their ceremony because a couple like Juanma and Hollie deserved a proper adventure in the city:)
Read MoreProspect Park Picnic House Wedding, Brooklyn NY - Katie & Ben
It's time to share the celebration of this killer duo of lawyers who met at NYU and tied the knot in the magical Prospect Park Picnic House. Katie and Ben were a dream to work with. Ben is from Boston and Katie is from Chicago and they now call Brooklyn their home. They also have two cats named Miso and Poppyseed:)
What I loved the most about Katie and Ben is their ability to stay true to who they are which is kinda tough to do when you plan and wedding and have so many influences and opinions about what your wedding and wedding photos should look like. Katie and Ben cared most about the moments so although I still captured details and portraits it was inspirational to focus on what is most important! Also, Katie and Ben and their friends can tear up the dancefloor:)
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